![Thrifty Thursday vol.1 [ep. 62] @The_SegaHolic](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PGZkcR5Vkz4/maxresdefault.jpg)
Uploaded March 2018 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
I know it's Wednesday, but I ran late last night. Anyways, this is the first episode of Thrifty Tuesdays, in which I'll upload my thrift store adventures from the Monday and Tuesday of the week.
Music: VF3 Sarah Stage
I know it's Wednesday, but I ran late last night. Anyways, this is the first episode of Thrifty Tuesdays, in which I'll upload my thrift store adventures from the Monday and Tuesday of the week.
Music: VF3 Sarah Stage
![Thrifty Thursday vol.1 [ep. 62]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PGZkcR5Vkz4/mqdefault.jpg "Thrifty Thursday vol.1 [ep. 62]
I know its Wednesday, but I ran late last night. Anyways, this is the first episode of Thrifty Tuesdays, in which Ill upload my thrift store adventures from the Monday and Tuesday of the week.
Music: VF3 Sarah Stage")
![Nintendo GameCube Teardown and Thermal Pad Replacement [ep. 98]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/PSZui2_ioLA/mqdefault.jpg "Nintendo GameCube Teardown and Thermal Pad Replacement [ep. 98]
What size thermal pads does the Nintendo GameCube need?")
![Viewer Q&A 1 [SH ep.36]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QfQNHOSkHt8/mqdefault.jpg "Viewer Q&A 1 [SH ep.36]
This first Q&A episode tackles the questions:
Will hotplugging a Dreamcast controller fry the controller board?
Does the Drikara (Dreamcast Karaoke) use a CPU?
Are the Saturn and Dreamcast power supply the same?
Soundtrack:
Virutal On Oratorio Tangram Sally")
![Essential Tools: Isopropanol ( IPA / Isopropyl Alcohol ) [ep. 57]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QjyMwLnp2lM/mqdefault.jpg "Essential Tools: Isopropanol ( IPA / Isopropyl Alcohol ) [ep. 57]
Here I explore the uses of Isopropyl Alcohol, AKA Isopropanol, AKA IPA in an electronics context.
MG Chemicals 99.9% IPA
https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/cleaning-products-for-electronics/cleaners/electronic-cleaners/liquid-electronic-cleaners/isopropyl-alcohol-824
Menda
http://menda.descoindustries.com
R&R Lotion
https://rrlotion.com
BG Music
Sega Rally- Lake Side Replay (Awesome! Yeah!)")
![Dreamcast Laser Pickup Repair ( SPU3200 to Samsung Board ) *FAIL* [SH no.18]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/QvrFDYWWl80/mqdefault.jpg "Dreamcast Laser Pickup Repair ( SPU3200 to Samsung Board ) *FAIL* [SH no.18]
Watch as I replace an R-48G laser pickup with a SPU3200 laser pickup.
Audio Track: Virtua Fighter 3 (Sarah)")
![Original OG XBox Clock Capacitor Removal- Savers Rescue pt.1 [ep. 67]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Qx64-LfF7Es/mqdefault.jpg "Original OG XBox Clock Capacitor Removal- Savers Rescue pt.1 [ep. 67]
This is part 1 of a repair of an Xbox purchased from Savers. This details the removal of the clock capacitor from an orginal XBox. The clock capacitor has a tendency to leak, and if not removed and the fluid that it leaked cleaned, can, really do a lot of damage to the Xboxs main board.
Reddit XBox Revisions page:
https://www.reddit.com/r/originalxbox/wiki/revision
Aliexpress long torx bits:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/8pcs-Torx-Screwdriver-Bit-150mm-Length-Long-Steel-Magnetic-Security-Electric-Screw-Driver-Set-T8-T40/32841337897.html
Craftsman Driver Ball Handle:
https://www.amazon.com/Craftsman-Ball-Grip-Screwdriver-Reversible/dp/B015IB347G/
Music: Funky Jazzy Loop by DL Sounds
https://www.dl-sounds.com/royalty-free/funky-jazzy-loop/")
![ESD ( Electrostatic Discharge ) Definition & Prevention [ep. 66]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RXASe_szTNw/mqdefault.jpg "ESD ( Electrostatic Discharge ) Definition & Prevention [ep. 66]
This is a quick primer on what is ESD and some associated tools for prevention.
Make sure to watch this video by fellow YouTuber mjlorton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMMLaU0ng-0
Then read through the following for more in depth information.
Ciscos ESD Training (make sure to click the next button at the end of each page):
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/esd-training-program/what-is-esd.html
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/training-events/esd-training-program/how-much-static.html
Intel (videos also at the very bottom):
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/quality/ch3-esd-eos-guide.html
EESemi:
http://eesemi.com/esd.htm
Live Science:
https://www.livescience.com/4077-shocking-truth-static-electricity.html
Aliexpress ESD Mat:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/70-X-50cm-Heat-Insulation-Silicone-Pad-Anti-Static-PC-Maintenance-Desk-Mat-Soldering-Repair-Station/32830193973.html
Aliexpress Ground point:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Durable-Green-Mayitr-Anti-Static-Socket-L-Shaped-ESD-Ring-Terminal-Cable-Ground-for-Wrist-Strap/32817589517.html
Music: The Solencia Library by Ask Again
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ask%20Again/Strange_Jazz_Abstract_Jazz/The_Solencia_Library
Creative Llicense:
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/")
![Orion TV1319 - Add Composite (CVSB) and RGB Inputs to this RF only TV [ep. 109]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/RhhxpW_Bxtk/mqdefault.jpg "Orion TV1319 - Add Composite (CVSB) and RGB Inputs to this RF only TV [ep. 109]
Hi-Res Board Pics and Chroma PDF:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1XVVLRhS968oQG7zzuy44ss8BssksUBNo")
